Cook County is not a coastal jurisdiction. There are no coastal development regulations, Coastal Commission requirements, or shoreline setback rules. Properties along Lake Michigan within Cook County are governed by the Illinois Coastal Management Program, but unincorporated Cook County has no Lake Michigan shoreline.
Coastal development regulations as found in states like California and Florida do not apply to Cook County. While the eastern border of Cook County includes Lake Michigan shoreline, all Lake Michigan frontage within Cook County falls within incorporated municipalities (Chicago, Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, etc.), not unincorporated county territory. Therefore, unincorporated Cook County has no coastal development zones. The Illinois Coastal Management Program (ICMP) administered by IDNR applies to Lake Michigan communities but does not create coastal development permit requirements for unincorporated Cook County. Flood zone regulations from FEMA and DuPage County stormwater ordinances may apply to properties near waterways, but these are separate from coastal development frameworks.
Not applicable. No coastal development regulations exist for unincorporated Cook County.
Skokie, IL
Aircraft overflight noise in Skokie is regulated by the FAA, not the Village. Skokie lies within the O'Hare International Airport noise corridor, and residen...
Skokie, IL
Skokie restricts lawn equipment use — including gas and electric leaf blowers — to 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunda...
Skokie, IL
Skokie enforces a village-wide overnight parking ban from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM on all public streets. Residents and guests must obtain an overnight parking per...
Skokie, IL
Skokie Village Code Chapter 98 prohibits parking recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and campers on residential streets or in front yards. RVs and boats ...
Skokie, IL
Skokie prohibits parking of commercial vehicles over 8,000 pounds gross weight on residential streets and driveways overnight. Box trucks, semi-tractors, and...
Skokie, IL
Skokie limits residential fences to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards. Corner lots have additional sight-line restrictions at intersect...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Cook County.
See how other cities in Cook County handle coastal development.
See how Skokie's coastal development rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.